DRM-WMA to MP3?

pinkgothic · 08-22-2005, 12:11 PM

Does anyone know how I can rip DMR WMA formats into MP3? Before the question arises, yes, I have the license. If you know a way that does not involve burning the tracks to a CD (I have no CD burner!), downloading iTunes (I have Win 98 SE!), or using Daemon Tools (tried it once, got my computer crashing on exit each time, so I killed it, and would like to avoid downloading it again

), but feel uncomfortable posting it here (which I'd more than understand), please send me a PM

Edit: I can play WMA, by the way, I just can't play them in my standard program, Apollo, my Apollo, despite having a WMA plug-in, does not like WMAs.

*Jake* · 08-22-2005, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkgothic

Does anyone know how I can rip DMR WMA formats into MP3? Before the question arises, yes, I have the license. If you know a way that does not involve burning the tracks to a CD (I have no CD burner!), downloading iTunes (I have Win 98 SE!), or using Daemon Tools (tried it once, got my computer crashing on exit each time, so I killed it, and would like to avoid downloading it again

), but feel uncomfortable posting it here (which I'd more than understand), please send me a PM

Edit: I can play WMA, by the way, I just can't play them in my standard program, Apollo, my Apollo, despite having a WMA plug-in, does not like WMAs.

There are a zillion conversion plugins for Winamp, so you might look into that. They're ridiculously awkward to use, but might get the job done.

pinkgothic · 08-22-2005, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

There are a zillion conversion plugins for Winamp, so you might look into that. They're ridiculously awkward to use, but might get the job done.

Thanks for the quick response, Jake! I might have to look into that, then.

But not now. I've already spent way too much time (a good hour) looking for a means to do this - I'm supposed to be learning for an exam tomorrow.

*grumblemutter*

EvilMulder · 08-22-2005, 12:34 PM

Ah, yes, the Evil that is WMA.

If you can decode them to WAV somehow, you can encode them back to MP3 with WinLame, which is free, legal, and easy to use.

http://winlame.sourceforge.net/

pinkgothic · 08-22-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilMulder

If you can decode them to WAV somehow,

Decoding in general is the problem. I can convert from nearly any unencoded audio format to mp3 with a program I have here, so that bit really isn't the problem

But thanks anyway.

EvilMulder · 08-22-2005, 12:54 PM

A quick search brought up this freeware program:
http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/features.php

A look through the 'Convert' menu shows commands like:
"Re-encode Compressed Audio File(s)"
"Convert WAV file(s) to Compressed Audio file(s)"
"Convert Compressed Audio File(s) to WAV file(s)"

I hope this helps. It's just that I've got me myself a couple of WMA files I want to get rid of, so don't you start thinking I'm a nice person or things like that.

Aj_ · 08-22-2005, 12:59 PM

There are a few pieces of software that claim to be able to decrypt WMA but I'm not sure if they work, so I recommend audio capture from a place where the audio isn't in an encrypted format.

pinkgothic · 08-22-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilMulder

A quick search brought up this freeware program:
http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/features.php

I use CDex

It doesn't have the feature I'm looking for - sorry! But thanks for trying.

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Originally Posted by EvilMulder

I hope this helps. It's just that I've got me myself a couple of WMA files I want to get rid of, so don't you start thinking I'm a nice person or things like that.

insane_cobra · 08-23-2005, 02:51 AM

Well, my naughty little girl, what do I see here? You know that unauthorized modifying of files is technically still a breach of copyright, no matter if you have a license or not? It's funny how things turn out

Enough with teasing, you can try your luck with a little program called Freeme. Sometimes it works, but more often then not it doesn't as DRM technology's been updated since then. Good luck.

pinkgothic · 08-23-2005, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

Well, my naughty little girl, what do I see here? You know that unauthorized modifying of files is technically still a breach of copyright, no matter if you have a license or not? It's funny how things turn out

You forget I do breach copyright. Often. I'm just for it being illegal

Remember the fine difference?

Enough with the teasing...

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

Freeme

I'll check it out

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EvilMulder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 229	Ah, yes, the Evil that is WMA. If you can decode them to WAV somehow, you can encode them back to MP3 with WinLame, which is free, legal, and easy to use. http://winlame.sourceforge.net/ Share Share this post on Twitter

08-22-2005, 12:54 PM	#6
EvilMulder Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 229	A quick search brought up this freeware program: http://cdexos.sourceforge.net/features.php A look through the 'Convert' menu shows commands like: "Re-encode Compressed Audio File(s)" "Convert WAV file(s) to Compressed Audio file(s)" "Convert Compressed Audio File(s) to WAV file(s)" I hope this helps. It's just that I've got me myself a couple of WMA files I want to get rid of, so don't you start thinking I'm a nice person or things like that. Share Share this post on Twitter

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